Julie Andrews to Twitter: Lady Gaga wows everyone in Oscar tribute to 'The Sound of Music'

The Academy Awards hailed the 50th anniversary of its all-time greatest musical Sunday, recruiting Lady Gaga to gracefully sing a medley of memorable tunes from The Sound of Music. Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, the cinematic tale of the musical von Trapp family in Austria and their mischievous governess is a Hollywood classic. In contrast to her own flamboyant concerts, Lady Gaga was all about the voice as she sang highlights from the beloved 1965 movie to the accompaniment of a string combo and a choir. She then gave way to Andrews, 79, to announce the winner of the Oscar for best original score – Alexandre Desplat, for The Grand Budapest Hotel. [caption id=“attachment_2115737” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Lady Gaga as she performed the medley at the Oscars 2015. AP[/caption] “Dear Lady Gaga, thank you for that wonderful tribute. Oh my god, it really warmed my heart,” said the British-born thespian. Looking back at the making of The Sound of Music, Andrews said it was “really hard to believe” that a half-century had passed. “I blinked, and suddenly here I am,” she said. Those involved in making the picture, she said, “all really felt blessed to have been a part of it. As for me, how lucky can a girl get?” “It’s a very special tribute performance,” Gaga – wearing a white Azzedine Alaia gown – told ABC television earlier Sunday. “I really put my heart into preparing for it,” said the 28-year-old singer-songwriter. The Sound of Music collected five Oscars in 1965, including best picture and best director. Andrews was nominated for best actress, an honor she won the year before for _Mary Poppin_s, only to lose to Julie Christie in  Darling. Directed by Robert Wise, The Sound of Music brought to the silver screen the eponymous 1959 hit Broadway musical. Several of its Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein songs – like Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi and the title track – are enduring classics. Based on Maria von Trapp’s published memoirs, the film – largely fictionalised, as Wise duly warned the family in advance – remains the highest grossing musical of all time. The von Trapps left Austria soon after its annexation by Nazi Germany, eventually settling in the US state of Vermont, where they opened an Alpine resort that remains in family hands. “I’m going to go have a drink,” said Lady Gaga, in tears backstage after performing the song medley. Below are the reactions to Lady Gaga’s performance which totally wowed the crowd on Twitter.

Me right now. What a night. Congratulations to all the nominees, performers, and winners! Let's party! 🍸 pic.twitter.com/AhDgfTJEUK

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 23, 2015

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Lady Gaga crying backstage after her Sound of Music tribute performance ❤️ More photos: http://t.co/8F0F2n9TRF pic.twitter.com/yYzOaXWySl

— Gaga Daily (@gagadaily) February 23, 2015

.@ladygaga you were stunning & did amazing. have a great night tonight :)))))

— Trevi Moran (@trevimoran) February 23, 2015

Best moment from #Oscars2015 was @ladygaga's tribute to #TheSoundOfMusic

— Shomini Sen (@shominisen) February 23, 2015

Holy @ladygaga, SLAY, GIRL, SLAY. Absolutely incredible, per usual. I am blown away by this #oscars performance.

— Hell On Heels (@HellOnHeelsGirl) February 23, 2015

Lady Gaga sounded really, really good tonight http://t.co/UiS08g2pDr

— Gawker (@Gawker) February 23, 2015

No one compares to @ladygaga true talent, visionary Artist and inspiration monsters all around the world #pawsup pic.twitter.com/i2vSX0wfN4

— BREEDLOVERSUK (@BREEDLOVERSUK) February 23, 2015

Already watching @ladygaga's performance again. #oops

— Pamela Sherman (@p_shermz) February 23, 2015

with inputs from AFP